Boards & Commissions
City Council
- Donald Riegsecker (Republican)
- Doug Nisley (Republican)
- Matt Schrock (Republican)
- Megan Eichorn (Democrat)
- Gilberto Pérez Jr. (Democrat)
- Brett Weddell (Republican) - President
- Julia King (Democrat)
- Adrian Mora (Youth Adviser)
To learn more about the City Council and ways to contact council members, click here.
Board of Public Works & Safety
- Mayor Jeremy Stutsman
- Michael Landis (Appointed 7/00)
- Mary Nichols (Appointed 11/19)
- Barb Swartley (Appointed 5/21)
- Dewayne Riouse (Appointed 5/21)
To learn more about the Board of Public Works & Safety, click here.
Redevelopment Commission
The City of Goshen established the Goshen Redevelopment Commission to act as a catalyst for new development in targeted areas. This is done through techniques including real estate acquisition, site preparation, environmental remediation and providing public infrastructure to the site. Annual appointments are made by the Mayor and City Council, and a 2-year liaison is appointed by the School Board.
- Tom Stump, appointed by Mayor (term 1/21 - 12/21)
- Vince Turner, appointed by Mayor (term 1/21 - 12/21)
- Brian Garber, appointed by Mayor (term 1/21 - 12/21)
- Andrea Johnson, appointed by Council (term 1/21 - 12/21)
- Brett Weddell, appointed by Council (term 1/21 - 12/21)
- Bradd Weddell, school liaison appointed by Council (term 1/21 - 12/21)
To learn more about the Redevelopment Commission, click here.
Plan Commission
- Josh Corwin, City Engineering – Ongoing appointment
- Richard Worsham, President, Board of Public Works and Safety appointment (term 1/22 - 12/22)
- Tom Holtzinger, Secretary, Citizen appointed by Mayor (term 1/22 - 12/25)
- Caleb Morris, Citizen appointed by Mayor (term 1/21 - 12/24)
- Aracelia Manriquez, Citizen appointed by Mayor (term 1/20 - 12/23)
- Hesston Lauver, Citizen appointed by Mayor (term 1/22 - 12/25)
- Doug Nisley appointed by Council (term 1/21 - 12/23)
- Rolando Ortiz, Vice-President, appointed by Mayor (term 1/19 - 12/22)
- James Wellington, appointed by Park Board (term 1/19 - 12/22)
To learn more about Plan Commission, click here.
Board of Zoning Appeals
- Hesston Lauver, appointed by Plan Commission (1/22 - 12/25)*
- Tom Holtzinger, Chair, appointed by Mayor (1/22 - 12/25)*
- Bethany Campbell, Vice-Chair, appointed by Mayor (1/20 - 12/23)
- Michael Potuck, appointed by Mayor (1/20 - 12/23)
- Lee Rohn, Secretary, appointed by the City Council (1/21 - 12/24)
To learn more about the Board of Zoning Appeals, click here.
* Is a member of the City of Goshen Plan Commission
Board of Building Appeals
- JC Schrock, appointed by Mayor (7/14 - 6/16)
- Brad Hunsberger. appointed by Mayor (7/15 - 6/17)
- Fire Chief, appointed by Mayor
- Tim Short, appointed by Council (7/17 - 6/19)
- Pete Weddell, appointed by Council (7/18 - 6/20)
Board of Aviation Commissioners
- Denny Richmond (1/19 - 12/22)
- Galen Miller (1/18 - 12/21)
- Steve Johnson (1/16 - 12/19)
- Patty Morgan (1/17 - 12/20)
- Jeff Harztler (1/18 - 12/21)
To learn more about the Board of Aviation, click here.
Community Relations Commission
- Cathie Cripe (1/21 - 12/23)
- Glenn Null (1/21 - 12/23)
- Ed Groff (1/20 - 12/22)
- Tyrone Malik Cato (1/21 - 12/23)
- Eman Monge(1/22-12/24)
- Sharon Beechey (1/20 - 12/22)
- Lori Copsey (1/22-12/24)
- Casey Kasper-Welles (1/22-12/24)
- Tyra Gichobi (Youth Adviser)
- Don Riegsecker (City Council Liaison)
To learn more about the Community Relations Commission, click here. To see a full list of commissioners and contact information, click here.
Board of Cemetery Trustees
- Pete Weddell (1/20–12/23)
- Mary Lou Hetler (1/21–12/24)
- Michelle Kercher (1/19–12/22)
- Phil Self (1/18–12/21)
- Colin Yoder (1/18–12/21)
This board meets quarterly, on the first Thursday, 2 p.m., at the City Hall Conference Room.
Economic Development Commission
- Don Reigsecker, appointed by Mayor (2/21 - 1/25)
- Nick Kieffer, appointed by Mayor (2/19 - 1/22)
- Zac Bontrager, appointed by Council (2/20 - 1/24)
Mayor's Environmental Advisory Committee
- Kathleen Jones
- Lewis Naylor
- James Loewen
- Paul Steury
- AJ Delgadillo
- Leah Thill (MACOG)
- Glenn Gilbert
- Phil Metzler (Adviser)
- Briza Tayagua-Delgado (Youth Adviser)
All members of the MEAC are appointed by the Mayor and serve in the capacity of advising the Mayor on issues related to the environment in Goshen.
Parks & Recreation Board
- Jennifer Shell (1/20 - 12/23)
- Bill Veenstra (2/20 - 12/23)
- Jenni Samuel (1/22 - 12/25)
- Roger Nafziger (1/21 - 12/21)
- James Wellington (1/19 - 12/22)
- Doug Yoder (5/21 - 12/24)
- Ashley Garcia Coto (Youth Advisor)
This board meets monthly, on the third Monday, 5:30 p.m., at Rieth Interpretive Center. To learn more about the Parks and Recreation Board, click here.
Shade Tree Board
- Greg Imbur, appointed by Mayor (1/21 - 12/23)
- Melanie Helmuth, appointed by Council (1/21 - 12/23)
- Emma Conrad, appointed by Council (1/22 - 12/24)
- Erin Floyd, appointed by Council (1/22 - 12/24)
- Ryan Smith, appointed by the Council (1/20 - 12/22)
- Doug Yoder, appointed by the Council (1/22-12/24)
- Matt Schrock (City Council Liaison)
- Samara Cleveland (Youth Advisor)
This board meets monthly, on the fourth Monday, 7 p.m., at Rieth Interpretive Center.
Traffic Commission
- Josh Corwin
- Dennis Richmond
- Brett Weddell
- David Gibbs
- Mario Mora
- Anthony Powell
- Nick Kieffer
- Alan Metcalfe
- Evan Bontrager
The Traffic Commission meets every third Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room. To submit traffic-related concerns, please email: engineering@goshencity.com.
Goshen Arts Council
To learn more about the Mayor's Art Council, click here.
Mayor's Latino Advisory Committee
- Richard Aguirre
- Rocio Diaz
- Rosa Alba
- Jose Elizalde
- Daisy Gaspar
- Virginia Munoz
- Ignacio Zepeda
- Manuel Cortez
- Felipe Merino
All members of the MLAC are appointed by the Mayor and serve in the capacity of advising the Mayor on issues related to the Latino community in Goshen.
* Appointed by the Goshen City Council
